Crowds in New York City, the largest city in the US. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
The 2020 US Census determined the largest city in every state.
New York City is the biggest US city, followed by Los Angeles and Chicago.
Some states’ most populous cities only have tens of thousands of residents.
Conducted every 10 years, the United States census counts every person living in the US and collects statistics such as age, sex, and household makeup.
A city’s population, along with other demographic data, is a key factor in determining its allocations for federal and state funding.
According to 2020 census data, some states’ most populous cities only have tens of thousands of residents, while others, like New York City, have more than 8 million.
Take a look at the largest city in every state.
ALABAMA: Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama. Isabella Pino/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Population: 200,733
ALASKA: Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska. Rocky Grimes/Shutterstock
Population: 291,247
ARIZONA: Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona. Shutterstock
Population: 1,608,139
ARKANSAS: Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas. Walter Bibikow/Getty Images
Population: 202,591
CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock
Population: 3,898,747
COLORADO: Denver
Denver’s forthcoming “Benefit Recovery Fund,” a permanent “wage-replacement” program for undocumented workers, is the first of its kind in the country. Jon Paciaroni/Getty Images
